The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but you can now save on a used one. Amazon Resale, formerly known as Amazon Warehouse, currently offers the PlayStation Portal in Used: Like New condition for just $149.88, including shipping. This represents a significant 25% saving off its original retail price of $199. While a Sony warranty may or may not be included, Amazon Resale items come with the same 30-day return policy as new purchases. Given its popularity, we anticipate these units will sell out quickly.

PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $149.88

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Used (Like New)### Playstation Portal

$199.99 save 25%$149.88 at AmazonUsed: Like New Condition

The item looks and functions as if it were new, though moderate packing damage was observed during inspection.

The PS Portal, Sony's innovative handheld gaming accessory for the PS5 console, resembles an extended split-pad DualSense controller with an 8-inch 1080p LCD screen integrated in the middle. It transforms your PS5 into a portable gaming device, allowing you to stream games from your console at up to 60fps. The controller incorporates the same features as the DualSense, including haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a touchscreen interface in place of the traditional touchpad. While the PS Portal enables game streaming even outside your home, it requires a very stable and fast internet connection. It's important to note that the PS Portal is not a standalone device; it strictly functions as a remote player for the PlayStation 5, necessitating a PS5 to operate.

Sony has recently updated the PS Portal's capabilities, allowing you to stream games directly from their PlayStation Now cloud streaming service without needing a PS5. This feature enables Portal owners to connect either to their PS5 or to Sony's cloud servers, thanks to new quality-of-life beta updates launched in April. By opting for cloud streaming, you gain access to over 120 games, including titles like Ghost of Tsushima, Resident Evil 3 Remake, The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered, and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. To utilize this service, you must subscribe to the highest tier of PlayStation Plus, which at $18 a month, presents a more budget-friendly option than purchasing a $500 console and additional $70 games.

It's worth mentioning that the PlayStation Portal isn't the only way to stream your PS5 games over Wi-Fi within your home. You can achieve similar functionality by downloading the PS Remote Play app on a mobile device or other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, setting this up is more complex, and you'll miss out on some of the DualSense's features.

PlayStation Portal Review by Seth Macy

"The PlayStation Portal is the most surprising device I've ever come away from loving after initially approaching it with skepticism. It offers a far superior experience compared to using a phone with an attached controller, and it performs much better than I had anticipated. I truly appreciate the freedom it provides to play my PS5 games from anywhere with decent WiFi coverage, especially when my family is using the TV to play the Switch. However, it's crucial to remember that the Portal is not a standalone device and requires a PlayStation 5 to function. The major drawbacks preventing the Portal from being a truly exceptional device are its current inability to access WiFi networks that require a web browser for login and its lack of Bluetooth support for audio. Despite these limitations, it remains the best current solution for PlayStation Remote Play. If it weren't for these two puzzling shortcomings, I would recommend this as a must-own device for every PS5 owner who enjoys handheld gaming or competes for household TV time."